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1. (n.) tampion
a plug placed in the muzzle of a piece of ordnance to keep it free of moisture and dirt when not in use.
Etymology: (1615–25; earlier, any type of plug or bung; late ME, var. of tampon < MF, alter. of OF tapon, der. of tape plug < Gmc. See tap2)
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1. (noun) tampion, tompion
plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture
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1. (noun) tampion
a wooden stopper, or plug, as for a cannon or other piece of ordnance, when not in use
2. (noun) tampion
a plug for upper end of an organ pipe
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